December 16, 2015 Press Releases

The Obama Administration Announces U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan

  The US-Taiwan Business Council today welcomed the decision by the U.S. Department of State to announce its approval of possible Foreign Military Sales to Taiwan. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certifications notifying Congress of the proposed Taiwan sales on December 16, 2015.   The published Congressional Notifications (transmittal numbers 15-27, […]

June 18, 2013 External Publications

USCC Report: Taiwan’s Declining Defense Spending Could Jeopardize Military Preparedness

On June 11, 2013 the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission published a research report on Taiwan’s declining defense spending, and how it may affect not only procurement but also the Taiwan military’s modernization efforts and transition to an all-volunteer force. Staff Research Backgrounder: Taiwan’s Declining Defense Spending Could Jeopardize Military Preparedness

December 5, 2012 External News

US senator again pushes F16 sales to Taiwan

Republican US Senator John Cornyn is again trying to force US President Barack Obama to sell F-16C/D aircraft to Taiwan. He has introduced an amendment ordering the sale to the bill authorizing the US’ defense budget for next year. “The president shall carry out the sale of not fewer than 66 F-16C/D multirole fighter aircraft to […]